ICOM Kyoto 2019

25th ICOM General Conference

1-7 September 2019

How to Become a Sponsor

 

The success of the General Conference cannot be achieved without the participation of businesses and organisations that are enthusiastic about supporting culture or who have developed technologies to effectively convey information and knowledge through museum spaces, providing a comfortable environment for visitors.
We hope you will take advantage of ICOM Kyoto 2019 to show participants from Japan and the world the extensive cultural strengths of Japan, and the support for museums and contributions to culture from the diverse industries and sectors.

No.1: Exchange of Ideas with Experts from around the World

You can directly promote your museum-related experience and technology to the world’s leading experts of museum operations and research and exchange ideas with them.

No.2: Expansion of Business Opportunities

You have the chance to develop new business opportunities in your area of activity and get the latest information about the new directions of museums and cultural policy and the challenges they face.

No.3: Brand Promotion

You can extensively increase awareness of your brand in foreign countries as a company or organisation contributing to cultural promotion. Participation will also raise the value and strength of your brand in Japan.

Sponsorship opportunities (English)
Sponsorship opportunities (Chinese)
Sponsorship opportunities (Korean)

How to sponsor ICOM Kyoto 2019

  • Overall Sponsorship PackageOpen or Close
    Supporting expenses required for the entire General Conference

    Sponsors of this package are expected to provide support for the general expenses of the General Conference as a whole. Your company logo will be featured on the General Conference program and official website. There are four tiers of sponsorship: platinum, gold, silver, and bronze. This is a great opportunity to show your company’s commitment to supporting culture and tradition as a primary sponsor, providing core support for this General Conference. Please select the most suitable tier for your company or organisation.

    *1 EUR=130 JPY, The currency for payment is Japanese yen (JPY).

    Sponsor Benefits

    *These are only examples. If you have any special requests related to how you would like your company to be presented, please contact us for further discussions.

    Exhibition area at the previous General Conference

    Exhibition area at the previous General Conference

    Exhibition (Museum Fair)

    During the General Conference, exhibitions will be held for three days in the Event Hall and New Hall which will also serve as a lunch venue. Diverse museums, culture-related companies and organisations can participate in this exhibition. It is a great opportunity for your company or organisation to advertise your technology and activities to some 3,000 museum experts from Japan and around the world.

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  • Conference Items Sponsorship PackageOpen or Close
    Providing novelty goods such as congress bags

    Sponsors of this package are expected to provide the kind of novelty goods that many participants look forward to at General Conferences. They provide effective, long-term advertising as these goods are used even after the General Conference ends. It is widely known that there are many traditional crafts in Kyoto; you are urged to promote them by providing nice souvenirs for the ICOM Kyoto Conference.

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    Congress bag A (3,000 bags: about ¥ 2,400,000)

    ID straps (3,000 straps: about ¥ 1,800,000)

    Images of items in use

    Clear file folders (3,000 folders: about ¥ 1,500,000)

    Ring binders(3,000 binders: about ¥ 1,500,000)

    Folding fans (3,000 fans: about ¥ 1,500,000)

    Ballpoint pens (3,000 pens: about ¥ 1,500,000)

    Volunteer staff T-shirts (300 shirts: about ¥ 300,000)

     

    *The following are just some examples of novelty items and designs.
    We look forward to receiving proposals for items that are effective for your company or organisation.
    The design will be decided upon consultation with the Organising Committee based on the Conference Identity. As this package is provided in-kind, please refer to the following reference prices.

  • Service Sponsorship PackageOpen or Close
    Providing services such as food and beverages, and Wi-Fi system

    Sponsors of this package are expected to provide services that are essential for the General Conference, including food and beverages, Wi-Fi system, apps, copy machines / printers, and transit passes. Please select the most suitable package for your company or organisation. The names of the sponsoring companies and organisations are placed on the General Conference program.

    Provision of Drinks

    Outline
    The sponsor of this package is expected to provide drinks and associated services during coffee breaks. Various serving methods are possible, such as setting up a self-service drink area.
    Benefits
    You can display your company banner near the coffee booth please bring your own banner.

    Provision of Box Lunches

    Outline
    The sponsor of this package is expected to provide box lunches during the lunch breaks and to distribute these box lunches to the participants. 
    Benefits
    You can display your company banner in the lunch venue.

    Provision of Wi-Fi

    Outline
    The sponsor of this package is expected to provide stable internet access in the Kyoto International Conference Center.
    Benefits
    You can display your company logo on the Wi-Fi login screen.

    Provision of Printing and Copying Services

    Outline
    The sponsor of this package is expected to provide printers and copy machines and associated services in the venue.
    Benefits
    You can display your company logo and advertisement in the business centre.

    Provision of Funding for the General Conference App

    Outline
    The sponsor of this package is expected to provide the funding for producing the app containing information about the General Conference. Most participants will use this app.
    Benefits
    You can display your company logo on the introductory screen of the app.

    Provision of Transit Passes

    Outline
    The sponsor of this package is expected to provide cost for the transit passes used by General Conference participants.
    Benefits
    You can display your company logo and advertisement on the transit passes.
  • Seminar Sponsorship PackageOpen or Close
    Organising seminars in the venue

    The sponsors of this package can choose to give a presentation in the seminar booth or elsewhere in the exhibition venue.
    This is a unique opportunity for companies and organisations to give in-depth introductions to international museum experts about their sophisticated technologies and activities. Don’t miss this golden opportunity.

    *Presentation themes must receive prior approval by ICOM Secretariat.
    *The theme and content of the programme is published in the programme book.
    *Services other than the above (catering, arrangement of interpreters and facilitators, additional equipment, etc.) are extra.

    Sponsor’s Seminar

    Outline
    The sponsors of this package may give a 50-minute presentation in the seminar booth or elsewhere in the exhibition hall.
    Benefits
    Space in the venue and basic audiovisual system
  • Other Sponsorship PackagesOpen or Close
    Providing various types of support such as arranging interpreters or sponsoring the reception party

    Other than the above, the following sponsorship packages are also available. We look forward to the support of many companies and organisations in their respective specialty fields.

    Sponsorship of Simultaneous Interpretation
    for International Committee Sessions

    Outline
    Many International Committee sessions will be held concurrently during the General Conference, and they are usually held in English. The sponsors of this package are expected to fund the cost of providing simultaneous interpretation in order to encourage a large attendance. (It is also possible to support a specific committee dedicated to a specific field related to your company.)
    Benefits
    Introduction of your company or organisation during the session and inclusion of the name of your company or organisation in the General Conference program
    Cost
    As incurred by the sponsor

    Sponsorship of International Committee Off-site Meetings

    Outline
    Most of the International Committees will hold off-site meetings both within and outside the city of Kyoto during the General Conference. The sponsors of this package are expected to provide support for the cost of chartering buses, lunch for participants, the use of venues, and tours to various facilities. (It is also possible to support a specific committee dedicated to a specific field related to your company.)
    Benefits
    PR for the sponsoring company or organisation, and introduction of your facilities and activities at off-site meetings
    Cost
    As incurred by the sponsor

    Sponsorship of Excursions

    Outline
    The sponsors of this package are expected to provide a free tour designed and conducted by the companies or organisations. Specifically, the sponsors are expected to provide the cost of chartering buses for long-distance travel, lunch for participants, and tours of various facilities. You are most welcome to include your own facilities in the tour.
    Benefits
    PR for the sponsoring company or organisation, and introduction of your facilities and activities at excursions
    Cost
    As incurred by the sponsor

    Sponsorship of a Reception

    Outline
    The sponsors of this package can hold a reception in a facility outside the main venue, organised by the sponsor. An impressive social gathering highlighting the unique features of the company or organisation is an excellent opportunity to build networks with museum experts. The sponsor of this package is expected to provide the operating costs including the fee for renting the venue and catering service.
    Benefits
    Introduction of your the company or organisation during the reception party, and inclusion of the names of your company or organisation in the General Conference program
    Cost
    As incurred by the sponsor

 

 

For Inquiry

Secretariat of ICOM-Japan
c/o Japanese Association of Museums
3F, Annex to Kuroda Memorial Hall, 12-52 Ueno-park,
Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-0007, JAPAN
TEL: +81 (0)3-5832-9108  FAX: +81 (0)3-5832-9109
Email: icom@j-muse.or.jp

ICOM Kyoto 2019 Organising Committee ICOM Kyoto 2019 Office
Kyoto National Museum, 527 Chaya-cho,
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0931, JAPAN
TEL: +81 (0)75-561-2127  FAX: +81 (0)75-561-2131
Email: office@icomkyoto2019.kyoto